Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science

Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
  
  
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).
  
  

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email [email protected].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science
Campus	Various Locations, IA
Job Number	26-ADJ75
Employment Date	Fall Semester 2026/Spring Semester 2027
Job Category	Adjunct Faculty
Application & Position Contact Information	Rich Roberts at [email protected].

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information	$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).
Job Summary	Adjunct Environmental Science Instructor for Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027.
Essential Functions	Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.
Required Qualifications	Master of Biology including two Environmental Biology courses or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Biology including two Environmental Biology courses. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications	Teaching experience.
Work Schedule	Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. Days and times to be determined.
Posting Date	05/28/2026
Deadline for Submitting Applications
Open Until Filled	Yes
Application Instructions	This Vacancy Requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted. Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email [email protected]. *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.
Quick Link for Postings	https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/14769

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How did you learn about this job opening?
   • DMACC Employee Referral
   • Friend/Relative
   • Indeed.com
   • TeachIowa.gov
   • HigherEdJobs
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Iowa Workforce Development
   • DMACC Website
   • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
   • Other
3. * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
   • Yes
   • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Transcript 2
5. Transcript 3